Marine Conservation Happy Hour
Dr Scarlett Smash & Dr Craken MacCraicThe Marine Conservation Happy Hour is a podcast that looks at the many different sides of Marine Science and Conservation in an informal setting - a during a pub Happy Hour, chatting casually over a few (or more) drinks. The show is co-hosted by @DrScarlettSmash and @Craken_McCraic. Everyone is a marine scientist who is passionate about the Ocean, marine mammals (whales, seals, dolphins, porpoises... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesScienceNature | |||
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Frank Viscuso of Toms River captures a photo of a basking shark in the surf off Seaside Park, New Jersey, June 30, 2026. What was it doing? Was it feeding? Playing? Was it in distress? Dr craken asks basking shark biologist Dr Chelsea Gray, and they ... more
Tyler Gaffney from the Virgin Islands comes on the show to tell us about a wild story that involves sharks. It's story time, shark lovers! Guest Information
Tyler Gaffney with Tri Diving in the Virgin Islands and has a conservation degree is a ship... more
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with Comedian Forrest Shaw who is on tour in the US. Take an exclusive listen and check him out.
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Comedian Forrest Shaw has been featured at Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Just For Laughs Montreal, a... more
Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with Dr Chelsea Gray about some of the latest research on basking sharks. Despite being the second largest shark, or indeed fish, in the ocean, until recently we've known very little about the behavior and biology... more
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- Omg so good
Ok I love this! I recommend it for people who like the ocean and also people who like to listen to other people being hilarious! But when I listened to the episode about if you made a movie about ocean problems I kinda wish there were sea turtles. Such a good podcast! Keep up the good work! šššššššš
Apple Podcasts5Science Nerdš©š½āš¬
United States6 years ago - 5 Star! Future Episode Idea??
LOVE this podcast! This really helps me stay in tune with my passion of marine biology despite being a few hours from the ocean.
Wondering if it would be possible to shed some light on sustainable, eco friendly ideas for people who want to travel/scuba/explore marine biology while doing so with a conservation cautious mind?
I want to plan a few trips next year, but donāt want to be that ignorant tourist who says she loves marine biology but is harming it in the process of connecting with her... more
Apple Podcasts5Sydni ReinholdUnited States6 years ago - Mixed bag
Overall, this is a decent podcast. Unfortunately there is political bias and animal rights extremist messaging, whether blatant or undertones, in many episodes. I would love to hear more balanced discussions in episodes that brashly trash the work of zoos and aquariums. And just so the āscientistsā on the show are aware- the Baltimore Aquariumās proposed seaside sanctuary is no different than the other coastal sea pen style aquariums in the Florida Keys and Caribbean islands. Also, the Epcot Liv... more
Apple Podcasts2DrSam0934United States7 years ago - So clever!
This podcast is super clever and fun, and is a wonderful way to learn about important issues.
Apple Podcasts5Rebecca Blade
Australia7 years ago - YAS!
Very entertaining and fun. I am not a scientist but I love the environment and I want to know what is going on, what I can do to help, and Andrew, Smash and Cracken bring so much information to the table. Keep it up guys!
Apple Podcasts5SavethisplanetUnited States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #214 | United States/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  United Kingdom/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Canada/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Germany/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Ireland/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Norway/Science/Nature |
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What is Marine Conservation Happy Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Casual, drinkāināhand conversations among marine scientists about ocean conservation, policy, wildlife, and current topics in marine science. Episodes mix expert insights with approachable storytelling, often featuring guests from NGOs, government, and academia, and frequently touching on sharks, marine mammals, plankton, and ecosystem health. The format blends accessible science with humor and popāculture references, making it appealing to both specialists and ocean enthusiasts who want practical takeaways and broader context for environmental issues. Notable strengths include a strong guest roster across NGOs, policy, and applied marine biology, a light, conversational tone, and a focus on realāworld conservation actions alongside scienti... more
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Recent guests on Marine Conservation Happy Hour include:
1. Dr Chelsea Gray
2. Tyler Gaffney
3. Forrest Shaw
4. Chelsea Gray
5. Eli Warren
6. Katie Arras
7. Derk Remmers
8. Isadora Abuter
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